Definition of refute in English:

verb

This process of using observation and experiment to refute false theories does not rely on induction in any way.

In these papers, where he was largely concerned with general philosophical problems of time and space, he adopted a quixotic standpoint in his attempt to refute the theory as being logically untenable.

Dembski's latest attempt to refute Darwinian theory is by arguing that in a closed system, information can only decrease.

Usage

The core meaning of refute is ‘prove a statement or theory to be wrong,’ as in attempts to refuteEinstein’s theory. In the second half of the 20th century, a more general sense developed, meaning simply ‘deny,’ as in I absolutelyrefute the charges made against me. Traditionalists object to this newer use as an unacceptabledegradation of the language, but it is widely encountered.

Derivatives

refutable

‘In fact, there are so many refutable claims and irresponsible accusations contained in this 175-page report that it would take another 175 pages to correct the errors,’ Mr. Boyle said.

The deal's proponents argued that increasing the presence of American business and dollars in China would somehow make all that come to pass - a refutable presumption, but one that raises the bar for future trade deals.

The problem: some of the evidence may indeed have been refutable, dating as it did, in some cases, back 10 years or more.

refutal

There is Young's initial abnegation and refutal, then there is a pool of chemicals, a body, a nose, a certain set of chemical and physical reactions, the paper (which has its own history and set of possible reactions), and something else.

And maybe this is related to the artsy refutal of the value of legibility by those who want to express themselves more than submit to the realities of human society?

refutation

And now I'm publicly soliciting such evidence, or links to any refutations or denials.

The unmitigated success of the novel has now caused others to leap on the Da Vinci Code bandwagon, this time publishing rebuttals and refutations of much of Brown's historical and religious assertions.

I think it's important that his complete lack of credibility is exposed, and if I had the time to compile a list of all the articles he's produced recently with refutations and comments from the people he's talked about I would.

refuter

We'd need a one-to-one ratio of professional refuters to loonies, just to keep up.

At which point, the nation will again fall to its knees in awe at the Tinkerman, this arch-manipulator of his own destiny, this brave refuter of that classic piece of motherly advice: ‘Don't pick at it - it'll only get worse.‘

Finally, if ID claims are refuted point-by-point, Dembski calls the refuter an ‘Internet stalker’ or ‘inhabiting a fantasy life’ or ‘obsessive’.